Sidewalk Proposal On Meeting Agenda

CROMWELL — Town voters will decide tonight whether to approve $770,000 to construct sidewalks around the three local schools.

The town meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Room 224/5 at town hall.

If approved, the money will be used for design and construction portions of Route 372, Geer and Main streets, and Willowbrook, Evergreen, Washington and Woodside roads.

The money would be in addition to that previously approved for sidewalks on Geer Street, Route 372 and Willowbrook Road.

Proponents say the project is needed for the protection of students walking to and from schools. Opponents say it is too expensive in light of other town building projects.

The board of selectmen approved the sidewalk project; the board of finance recommended against the plan.

The town meeting will also consider the creation of a self-insurance fund for heart and hypertension coverage of town police officers. The fund would require a transfer of $40,300 from the general fund insurance account.

The selectmen and the finance board have approved this funding proposal.